Commemoration to be Held at Bennington Battlefield

HOOSICK, NY – The Friends of the Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site and New York State Parks will host a commemoration marking the 242nd anniversary of the Battle of Bennington on Friday, August 16th at 7:00 PM. Representatives from the 2nd Continental...

The Celebration of Battle Day in Bennington: A Long History

by Phyllis Chapman There are certain auspicious events among people that call for the establishment of annual formal celebrations and civic festivities. After the Declaration of Independence had been accepted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, John Adams...